The GWK Griquas have included 6 debutants in their 22 man squad to face the Sharks at Growth Point Kings Park in the opening game of the 2014 Currie Cup on Friday.

Ryno Barnes captains the side, which welcomes former Bok Hilton Lobberts and Springbok mid-year squad member Lourens Adriaanse into the tight five.

Two players making their debuts in the backline, Howard Mnisi and Gouws Prinlsoo, have previously represented the Sharks at age-group and Vodacom Cup level, with reserve prop Nic Shonert boasting a similar pedigree.